Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Director and is responsible for caring for the patient and the development of nursing plan of care. Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments. Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs. Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances. Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients. Participates in performance improvement and continuing education. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program required with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Recent RN experience

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year medical/surgical nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Caring for the patient and the development of nursing plan of care.
• Performing plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Documenting patient care and monitoring patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinating patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Providing patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocating for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Participating in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintaining regular and reliable attendance.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• $15,000 Commitment Bonus (2 Years)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree